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It's Time to Join.
Become a member today.

MEMBERSHIP

We're Ready for You.

"We are creating a de facto forum where Black EDs set the agenda, not just respond to it." 

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THREE LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • Transcendent Collaborator (resident)

  • Individual Member

  • Organizational Member

TRANSCENDENT RESIDENT COLLABORATORS

By invitation only, these twelve resident collaborators serve as the core leadership circle--shaping initiatives, strategy, and impact.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

The Transcendents Community Collective offers three levels of individual membership based on education and work experience.

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Select your tier, and complete your application now and open yourself to something truly transformative.

Full

  • Current/Former Executive Director

  • Graduate Degree

 

Associate

  • Current/Former Executive Director

  • Bachelors Degree

 

Affiliating

  • Reference letter from candidate's Board President or Executive Director 

  • Associate Degree or 2 Years Experience

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ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Organizations are invited to join The Transcendents Community Collective, empowering them to thrive for generations to come.  Organizations are required to:

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  • Pay annual dues

  • Be an official company

  • Align with The Transcendents Community Collective focus and values

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Submit your organizational application today.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Beyond the Title. Real Benefits.

Offerings to Members

  • Executive Development: 12-month support, networking, coaching, and certificate programs.

  • Board Services: Strategic planning, training, arbitration, and interim management.

  • Foundation Engagement: Donor surveys, pain-point assessments, strategic partnership recommendantions, and tailored insights.

  • School Board: Strategic partnership recommendations, pain-point assessments, and tailored insights.

  • Government: Strategic partnership recommendations, pain-point assessments, and tailored insights.

  • Bootcamps & Conferences: Access to funders, vendors, and peer learning.

  • Ad Hoc Services (additional fee): Professional development, project management, and consulting.

 

Membership Privileges

  • Discounts on conferences, trainings, and renewals.

  • Initial assessment of individual and organizational needs.

  • Complimentary “Welcome Aboard” profile in magazine, newsletter, and social media platforms.

 

Assets & Visibility

  • Quarterly Magazine featuring case studies, Black history, awards, and ED perspectives.

  • HR best practices, templates, and curated certificate-holder lists.

  • Accountability forums for nonprofits, boards, and foundations.

  • “Hired guns” turnaround experts available for organizational recovery.

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Consulting Services

  • Hourly Q&A or project-based facilitation.

  • Organizations select preferred resident Transcendent Collaborator for tailored consulting.

THE TRANSCENDENTS MEMBERSHIP

Making History. 

The Transcendent.

Membership is offered to individuals and to organizations (nonprofit, public, and private).

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JOIN TODAY

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